The Argentinian’s father has said in the past that a move to England would be a ‘great opportunity’ for his son and the player himself has now suggested his time in Spain is coming to an end.

Asked whether he was ready to sign a new contract and commit his future to Madrid, after scoring his 12th goal of the season in the 5-1 win over Levante on Saturday, Higuain replied: ‘I am available to the club but I will not say any more. This is not the time.

‘I can only say that I’m committed to the club and will help the team until the end of the season.’

Both north London clubs are keen to add firepower to their squads in the off-season.

Andre Villas-Boas was criticised for not signing another striker in January with Emmanuel Adebayor and Jermain Defoe the only recognised forwards on the books at Spurs.

While Arsene Wenger is also short in the striking department – with the verdict still out on French frontman Olivier Giroud.